Summary
Estonia says an arson attack on a drone maker supporting Ukraine was ordered by Russian security services. NATO and European leaders have expressed strong support for Estonia and Ukraine and condemned the attack.Key Facts
- On August 15, a fire damaged a building in Tallinn used by Milrem Robotics, which makes unmanned vehicles for Ukraine.
- Estonia arrested three suspects from Latvia in connection with the attack.
- Estonia’s investigation concluded the attack was sabotage ordered by Russia’s special services.
- Estonia summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires to protest the incident.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders criticized Russia's hostile actions.
- Russia denied the accusations, calling them baseless.
- About 200 suspected Russian sabotage incidents have occurred in Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have increased defense spending and support for Ukraine in response.
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